The health of a community is dependent on the safety of its residents and visitors. Safe neighborhoods and communities promote neighborhood connections, housing stability, and an area's business climate and economic future.­­­­­­­­ We track data on crime rate and traffic injuries and deaths to better understand public safety in Minnesota’s neighborhoods and communities.

Keeping Minnesotans safe

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2,273

serious crimes per 100,000 residents

Minnesota's crime rate has risen since 2018, but remains lower than in previous decades.

431

traffic injuries and deaths per 100,000 residents

There has been an uptick in traffic injuries and deaths in Minnesota following a 20-year low in 2020.

6th

lowest rate of traffic fatalities in the U.S.

Minnesota has one of the lowest rates of traffic death in the nation.

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